The Sussex County Republican's Women's Club assists in the election of Republican candidates, acts as an advocate for the Republican Party's principles, and empowers women to participate in the political process.

Cathy was born September 12, 1953 in Oregon, Illinois to the late Joseph Martin Ryan and Thelma Shackleford Ryan. She was raised in Dixon, Illinois and was proud to say that she was raised in the home town of Ronald Reagan. She graduated from Dixon High School and received a Degree in Business Administration from Sauk Valley College. She moved to Dover, DE in 1989.

She was a homemaker and managed her husband’s private practice. Cathy was amember of the Kent County Republican Party, the 34th RD, Kent County RepublicanWoman's Club and was the President of the DFRW Building Fund. Cathy enjoyed all of her family and friends and was a wonderful cook and hostess. When she wasn't at one of her grandson's many sporting events she loved spending time at the beach.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a nephew, Sean Ryan.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Joseph B. Keyes of Dover; daughter, Megan Keyes Allen and her husband Keith of Dover; brother, Richard Ryan and his wife Bonnie of Ormond Beach, FL; sisters, Maureen Worman and Colleen Ryan both of Dixon, IL; niece Heather Ryan of Ormond Beach, FL and grandson, Cameron Ryan Allen.

Memorial service will be held 7PM, Friday evening, February 20, 2015 at TorbertFuneral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Road Dover, DE 19901. Friends may call from 5 to 7.

Kelly Roberts at 302-945-4556 or by email at molly.roberts@verizon.net no later than Tuesday, February 17, 2015, to make your reservation and identify your choice of entree.

Please note that no reservations will be accepted after Friday, February 20, 2015.

For reservations made after February 17, 2015, the cost of the luncheon will be $20.

Come join us! Our regular meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month during the months of September through June. Our meetings include a business section, a meal, and an interesting speaker.
Reservations may also be made by calling Kelly Roberts on 302-945-4556.